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Broadband expansion is about more than infrastructure. It’s about connecting people to opportunity.

With billions in federal funding for rural broadband projects still awaiting guidance, the push to close the digital divide remains critical. Reliable, high-speed internet can open doors to education, healthcare, jobs, and economic growth in communities that have historically been underserved.

Take look at where rural broadband efforts stand and why continued investment matters. https://www.wpr.org/news/federal-delays-rural-internet-projects-states-wait-guidance

Federal delays are holding up $21B for rural internet projects, as states wait for guidance State officials can’t spend billions in federal funding to connect remote areas to the internet until the Trump administration provides information on how to use the money.

In this clip, Nick and Abby explore why the key to successful broadband marketing isn’t being loud or trendy, it’s clarity. Learn how to:
🦸 Break down complex technology in ways that inspire and educate
🦸 Speak to diverse audiences without confusing technical jargon
🦸 Tell the story of why infrastructure matters in everyday life

https://youtu.be/CAhK2FvburE?si=UdqfoclBeehqLywN

Broadband Heroes | Ep. 52 | Simplifying Complex Tech for Diverse Audiences In this Broadband Heroes clip, Abby Crawford explains why the key t...

Broadband funding can be a powerful catalyst for rural communities but getting it right matters.

This article looks at lessons from Louisiana’s BEAD experience and what it can teach us about expanding reliable, affordable broadband to communities that need it most.

https://pelicanpolicy.org/technology-innovation/learn-from-bead-la/

Unpacking the Toolkit: What Can Other Policy Areas Learn from BEAD Buildout in Louisiana? The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) has emphasized access and a closing of the digital divide since its inception. What good are the high speeds available from modern internet infrastructure if they aren’t available for use? Louisiana’s broadband office, ConnectLA, has mode...

For years, the focus in telecom was on the build—cost per passing, miles of fiber, homes reached. But today, with tens of millions of homes now passed and a clear path to near-universal coverage, the conversation is shifting.
It’s no longer just about where fiber goes. It’s about who’s connected, who understands its value, and how we, as an industry, help communities fully realize the benefits.

Our guests on this episode include:
🦸🏻‍♂️ Jessica Koch, Controller at Consolidated Business Services, LLC & FBA Conference Chair
🦸🏻‍♂️ Patrick Mulhearn, Director of Government Affairs at Ripple Fiber & FBA Conference Vice-Chair
🦸🏻‍♂️ Josh Orlowitz, Director of Strategy and Planning at Bonfire Infrastructure Group
🦸🏻‍♂️ Nick Dinsmoor, Chief Marketing Officer at Bonfire Infrastructure Group
https://youtu.be/EXXsD7iujVo?si=e018v0Wbqwlzta5m

Broadband Heroes | Ep. 54 | We Built the Network… Now What? For years, the focus in telecom was on the build—cost per passing, ...

Limited broadband can make online learning, homework, and access to educational resources significantly harder for students in rural communities.

Closing the rural broadband gap means giving every student a fairer opportunity to learn, connect, and succeed https://wjactv.com/news/local/a-slow-slog-how-limited-broadband-access-impacts-rural-pennsylvania-students-schools

As applications demand real-time responsiveness, data must move closer to where it’s created and used. That means more localized infrastructure, renewed opportunities for ISPs, and a resurgence of in-market colocation and on-prem servers for businesses and even consumers.

Watch this clip to learn how disaggregation is redefining how and where compute happens, and those who own and operate local infrastructure are uniquely positioned to lead this next phase. https://youtu.be/a5B5etDb1a4?si=Tbk6Y7TaU17-MGD0

Broadband Heroes | Ep. 53 | The Rise of On-Prem and Edge Compute The centralized data center model is reaching its limits. In this B...

Broadband investment is about more than infrastructure—it’s about people.

Learn why rural broadband delivers the greatest impact when communities have a voice in shaping how connectivity is built and used https://broadbandbreakfast.com/rural-broadband-pays-off-only-when-communities-decide-panelists-say/

Rural Broadband Pays Off Only When Communities Decide, Panelists Say Rural broadband is now table stakes for economic development, panelists said on a Broadband Breakfast Live Online panel.

Aggregate network demand is accelerating and capacity must be distributed both inside and outside the premise to ensure seamless performance 📈📉

This challenge becomes even more critical for real-world use cases like elder care, remote monitoring, and in-home healthcare applications, where delays can be dangerous.

The future of connectivity depends on delivering consistent, high-quality experiences everywhere latency matters most. https://youtu.be/avFZ7d05egM?si=3eUYUIHJKy38rffA

Broadband Heroes | Ep. 53 | Latency is The New Currency As AI, robotics, 8K streaming, and real-time applications converge,...

The digital divide in the U.S. is narrowing, but there’s still work to do.

New FCC data shows that nearly 97% of Americans now have access to 100/20 Mbps broadband, with significant progress in underserved and rural communities.

https://bbcmag.com/fcc-reports-a-narrowing-of-the-digital-divide-in-the-us/

FCC reports a narrowing of the digital divide in the US - Broadband Communities Nearly 97% of Americans have access to 100/20 Mbps fixed terrestrial broadband, according to new data released by the FCC.

Who truly benefits from ubiquitous, high-speed, low-latency fiber infrastructure? Everyone.

From telehealth and online education to precision agriculture and the rise of streaming and e-sports, fiber is enabling entirely new industries and reshaping how people live, work, and earn.

Our guests on this episode include:
🦸🏻‍♂️ Jessica Koch, Controller at Consolidated Business Services, LLC & FBA Conference Chair
🦸🏻‍♂️ Patrick Mulhearn, Director of Government Affairs at Ripple Fiber & FBA Conference Vice-Chair
🦸🏻‍♂️ Josh Orlowitz, Director of Strategy and Planning at Bonfire Infrastructure Group
🦸🏻‍♂️ Nick Dinsmoor, Chief Marketing Officer at Bonfire Infrastructure Group

https://youtu.be/YEqtGZBZNJM?si=y-c5666Bs8ttIbpF

Broadband Heroes | Ep. 54 | Fiber Is Powering Entire New Industries Who truly benefits from ubiquitous, high-speed, low-latency fiber i...